Archive for May, 2007

Roll up your sleeves – this new slot requires both luck and player skill!

Isle of Man software provider Microgaming has continued its move to convert the best of its Flash-play no download slots games across to its more popular downloaded casino software platform.

Last month saw the re-release of “Cash n Curry” – now it’s “Game On!”’s turn!

Game On - Animal World Cup 

 

 

 

If you like to play Microgaming’s AWP (Amusement with Prizes**) range of innovative 3 reel slots this new release is a must play! “Game On!” is a favourite with players already and originally came out in time for the Germany World Cup (so, June 2006)…

The game theme is a weird soccer safari with animals competing for the World Cup. (and the bonus game just gets weirder…)

The Microgaming team classifies these games as “UK Style Pub Fruit Machine Slots” and the thing they all have in common is heaps of interaction. You can’t just sit back and let the game play itself in Expert Autospin mode as the benefits you can gain from nudges, nudge holds, nudge repeats and a Skill-Shot Ladder Feature all add to your chances of a big payout.

OK, it will help to be a sports fan (preferably football) in order to really get a buzz from this game. (I must confess I even like the crowd noises when you win in this slot!) But as the game combines luck and skill, anyone can come away a winner if you work at it.

Where can I play Game On? (or any of these other AWP games?)
UK owned Spin Palace Fortune Casino is our top rated slots venue (sorry, no US players) and American’s from 19 States can still safely play “Game On!” at Blackjack Ballroom or Zodiac Casino.

 

**My favourite AWP games: Who wants to be a Stallionaire (race track meets game show style), Cash n Curry (drinking ale to quench your after-curry thirst), Pub Fruity (with darts game). [I’m  not so fussed for GeeGees (a horsey disco setup) and Pandamonium (heavy metal Panda bears) slots games of the same series]

Add comment May 31st, 2007

Worth the Wait?

Was the wait worth it for Microgaming’s new end of month games releases?

Yes and no!

Jellyfish Jaunt - not so jaunty!First up Jelly Fish Jaunt, the latest new 5 reel, 25 pay-line video slot is a “free spins only” game. (ie no bonus game) A base Jackpot of 45,000 is on offer and this can be increased to 120,000 should you be lucky enough to trigger it during your Free Spins as when the 15 Free Spins are awarded, all wins are tripled. Oh, yeah and Free Spins can be re-triggered.

Jelly Fish Jaunt features a blonde deep sea diver, you know – with a fish bowl over her head, but she somehow still manages to look pert and strangely sexy in a sort of Thunderbirds way. (ah yes, you now KNOW that I spend way too long at my computer…)

Enjoyed it?
No, not really – I’m not into diving and have this fear and loathing thing going for jellyfish (the stingy little bastards). The free spins can be very rewarding though so you should dip your toe in the water and try your luck at least once on Jelly Fish Jaunt.

Where can I play?
I really enjoy to play at Ruby Fortune Casino (sorry, no US players) but American’s from 19 States can still play this new Microgaming slot at Zodiac Casino or even better, try Golden Tiger Casino for some big-cat cool.

Our next blog postings review Game On – a download-release of an ultra popular non-downloadable slot that came out in time for the Germany World Cup (so, June 2006)…and also the new Double, Double, Bonus 50 play poker.

Add comment May 30th, 2007

Special Bank Holiday FREE Casino Chip offer – UK players only

Top online gambling company Ladbrokes has come to the party with a free £25 in chips for players on Bank Holday Monday (May 28th)!

Claim your FREE £25. Deposit and play £25 on any Casino games at Ladbrokes Casino this Bank Holiday Monday and they’ll match it 100%!

Apocalypse Cow - highly interactive and lots of funSo if you’ve been wanting for an excuse to play the new Microgaming no download slots releases Apocalypse Cow (yes, cows and helicopter gunships…) or Treasure Ireland (leprechaun-ish pirates). 

Gold Series card games are ultra sleek and realistic…or to play some of your old favourites like Who Wants to be a Stallionaire or Pub Fruity (or any of the great Gold Series blackjack’s on offer) be in quick.

Here’s how to claim your free £25:

  1. You MUST be resident in the UK 
  2. Purchase £25 worth of casino chips
  3. Play any Ladbrokes download or instant play Casino games and stake at least 100 chips
  4. Complete an online form to claim your free chips
  5. Your Ladbrokes Casino account will be credited with your bonus within 48 hours.

Add comment May 27th, 2007

I’m not a person who believes in superstitions – I think they’re unlucky

We’ve all heard the quip “I’m not a person who believes in superstitions – I think they’re unlucky!”

Admit it – as casino gamblers, we’re a superstitious bunch. And it’s no different for online casino play (except you can’t really be that serious about never wanting a redhead opposite you at the craps table or having a fourth player join into your roulette game!)

Some things can still apply – like I never like anyone to serve me a drink from the left when I’m playing online. OK….Why? This one’s easy and not superstitious at all – just practical – they have a far greater chance of KO-ing my wireless router and screwing up my Internet session…

Lots of online casino players however do have lucky talismans, symbols, dos and don’ts – right down to always wearing red socks to play blackjack (apparently lucky, even if you have nothing else on except air conditioning) through to cutesy little gold luck leprechaun charms or that special fluffy toy sitting beside their keyboard (mine’s called Kismet and he’s real and purrs a lot, especially when I’m Q.U.I.E.T. – ie NOT winning!).

So, what’s your lucky symbol?

Ultra lucky clover, especially for herbivores?You like a 4 leaf clover? Try playing a while at Strike-it-lucky Casino where the greenery is decidedly lucky.

As a Libran I always balance my play half blackjack, half progressive slotsYou fancy your lucky stars – your horoscope sounds promising? Try playing at the cool purple and black Zodiac Casino

Theres gold in them that hills - check out Yukon Gold CasinoYou associate winning with gold? Git yer butt down to Yukon Gold Casino and try panning for some nuggets today.

Golden Tiger Casino - a top rated Microgaming siteMy personal favourite is the Golden Tiger, a symbol that has been associated with the bringing of good luck since ancient times.  Try Golden Tiger Casino to see if your luck improves.  (A minor word of warning on this big-cat-cool casino: the web site is fairly sucky but once downloaded the casino is great and offers full-suite Microgaming play).

All of these Microgaming based casinos are relatively US-friendly, welcoming US residents from 39 States. Check them out !

Add comment May 24th, 2007

Fancy trying a new online card game?

Fancy trying a new online card game? Few online casinos offer Vegas Three Card Rummy but it really is worth a go!

Click to visit Canbet Casino to play this new gameVegas Three Card Rummy is a poker variation played online with a single deck of 52 cards. As the name suggests, you are dealt 3 cards and so is the dealer (his are face down).

The object is to have a hand lower than the dealer (cards are ranked according to their poker value, except aces are always low). Single aces count as 1 point, 2 to 10 count according to pip value, and faces cards are 10 points. Pairs, three of a kind, and runs of at least 2 suited cards count as zero points.

Payouts for 3-card RummyPlay starts when you make an ante bet (you can also place a bonus bet). Once your hand is dealt you can chose to fold or raise based on how high (or hopefully low) it scores. The dealer cards are revealed and he (the computer…!!) must have 20 points or less to qualify.

If the dealer does not qualify, any remaining ante bets will pay even money and raise bets will push.
If the dealer does qualify the player and dealer totals will be compared, the lower total wins.
If the player has the lower total, the ante will pay even money and the raise according to following table. If the dealer has the lower total, the ante and raise will lose. A tie will result in a push.

Click to visit Canbet CasinoCheck out this fun and quick-to-play card game at Australian-owned Canbet Casino. Canbet is the ONLY Real Time Gaming software-based casino that has passed our rigorous testing process and that we are comfortable to recommend to you. (Sorry, no US players)

Add comment May 22nd, 2007

Bingo – where there’s smoke there’s bingo…

Bingo on the net - tried it?

A new survey by online bingo operator St Minver has suggested that one in ten bingo club players will stop playing in the clubs and that one in three will play less often when the UK smoking ban comes into full effect in July. The report also found that 62 per cent of bingo players smoke, of which 63 per cent will increase their bingo spend online after the ban.  

Leigh Nissim, managing director of St Minver (UK) said: “From our research, it appears that land-based bingo clubs are likely to suffer in wake of the smoking ban. Not only do players disagree with the ban, but they’re less likely to visit clubs as a result.”

The survey also found that players are happy to stay at home carrying out a variety of tasks at the same time as playing, such as cleaning, watching TV and also smoking whilst playing online.

CasinoLabRat.com has received several recent enquiries from players wanting to know the best online Bingo site to play. A couple of Bingo-philes are joining our team and we’re just gearing up to provide some serious reviews on the top sites for Bingo.

In the interim, if you like Bingo we’re getting great feedback on BetFred Bingo at present. Fred Done is a top UK bookie and offers a top rated Playtech-based Casino and iPoker room too – so check out Fred’s Bingo today!)

Add comment May 17th, 2007

$200,000 win at 32Red

Gibraltar based 32Red has over 83 percent UK and Ireland players UK online casino 32Red.com celebrated another major jackpot win this week, as the Treasure Nile progressive jackpot slot machine was hit for over $200 000.
 
The winner was a 32Red Casino VIP player and member of 32Red Casino’s exclusive Club Rouge – and like over 83% of 32Red’s players – is based in the UK.  

The player recalled the moment the lucky spin resulting in Five Pharaohs on the 9th pay-line rolled into place. 
 
“I was playing Treasure Nile when suddenly the 5 symbols appeared on the progressive jackpot line. To begin with I just could not believe it and as it all started to sink in I just felt absolute joy at my luck. I always thought this sort of thing only happened to others!” he said.
 
The latest big jackpot win at 32Red tops one of the largest ever online jackpots won at the casino, when a loyal 32 Red player recently bagged GBP 1 000 641 playing the King Cashalot progressive jackpot slot machine.
 
CEO and founder of 32Red, Ed Ware was overjoyed by the news of another jackpot win…
 
“To have two major jackpot winners in such a short space of time is fantastic for our players, and everyone at 32Red is delighted that another of our loyal players has hit the big one. It is what every online slot fan dreams of and we shall be making sure that he receives his winnings and a bottle of champagne as quickly as possible so that he can celebrate in style,” he said.
 
Treasure Nile is one of over twenty progressive jackpots available at 32Red, all of which are part of the Microgaming Progressive Jackpot Network – the largest and most established online progressive jackpot selection on the internet.

Add comment May 17th, 2007

Killing Time: New Microgaming Releases Due Any Day Now!

I’m waiting for the new games releases due out ANY DAY at Microgaming Casinos.

I’m waiting on…

Jellyfish Jaunt – The latest new 5 reel, 25 pay-line video slot – smelling rather fishy to me as it has been promised for months now and has yet to be delivered!

Game On – A new player-interactive game apparently involving some “robust British humour” (what the hell is that?)

Double Double Bonus Poker – 50 Play Power Poker – late last month the 10-play version of this double double was released and has been eagerly “thrash tested” by lots of CasinoLabRat.com readers.

So, today I’m playing…

Age of Discovery has some stylish graphics and is surprisingly fun!Age of Discovery Slot (AOD) was released with a whole heap of games all at once in September 2006 and I suspect many players just simply skipped it ‘cos they were so spoiled for choice. AOD has fairly subtle graphics and colourings – and on second inspection is actually quite stylish!

I love the “exotic” fruits (avocado, papaya, guava and mangos…) and once you get into AOD and catch a row of  bobbing sea monsters it’s quite fun too. The treasure map bonus game offers good rewards and I seem to trigger it reasonably often (which is nice for a change!)

So if you’re bored or just want to try a game that’s new to you – or even give a game a second chance – I recommend Age of Discovery.

It’s “Download only” (so you need to register and download the free casino software if you don’t have it on your PC already). Otherwise just select it from the casino lobby menu. Play for free as a guest or play for real. Your call.

Bonus Game - keep choosing a destination to sail to until the pirates get you!I recommend you play this Microgaming slot at either Spin Palace Casino, Ruby Fortune Casino – or if you are a US player from one of the 39 States still accepted by selected Microgaming  Casinos, try Zodiac Casino here as it has a cool, sleek purple/black gothic thing going on. 

Add comment May 17th, 2007

2 Progressive Jackpots Won in 24hrs!

Click to visit Kahnawke licensed UK owned Spin Palace CasinoOur favourite UK-owned online casino – SpinPalaceCasino.com – has just announced a payout to two progressive jackpot winners in 24 hours. Great stuff!

The lucky winners are…

Cash Splash - play it at Spin Palace Casino tonight!Rae T. from Canada – who won an excellent $36,315.45 Progressive Jackpot at Cash Splash 5-Reel Slot on Sunday 6th May

 

Mega Moolah is our top rated progressive slots gameTano H. from Japan – who won a tasty $10,019.56 Progressive Jackpot at Mega Moolah Slot on Monday 7th May!

 

Will it be your turn next?

By the way the current Mega Moolah Jackpot is sitting at a cool  $1,778,625  (It has four tiers of progressive win so when you win you can win really big…. this is THE slot to play for that ‘life changing win’).

PS: Sorry, No US players can play at Spin Palace Casino

Add comment May 16th, 2007

Tiger tiger burning bright!

Click to visit Golden Tiger Casino now - US players from 39 States still welcome too!Since ancient times the Golden Tiger has been associated with the bringing of good luck – and we’ve just added the Golden Tiger Casino to our recommended online casino list!

Golden Tiger has passed all of our tests (see our casino assessment method here) and we’re extremely confident in recommending them to you as a safe, reputable casino to have some fun and of course,  potentially make some money!  …and we know they’ll pay you out when you win.

We’ll post a full Golden Tiger casino review on CasinoLabRat.com soon, but here’s a sneak preview:

If, like me, you’re a big  cat fan – this casino’s definitately for you with a great intro sequence. A gentle ‘chill out’  Asian theme runs through this casino with fairly relaxing in-lobby music (as you download new games)  compared to some of the more frenetic gaming sites.

Golden Tiger Casino is part of the Casino Rewards Group (a specialist online gaming and entertainment company licenced out of Kahnawake, Canada and operating 10 Microgaming-based casinos and poker sites) 

They offer a full range of Microgaming Casino games, including all the popular recent releases like Hitman, Prime Property, Life’s a Beach, Cashanova … Double double bonus poker…and even 5 of the best single deck blackjacks on the net.

US Players from 39 States sill very welcomeYou can register as a GUEST to play all games for free (except progressives) or for real money play. US Players from 39 States are still very welcome with the Golden Tiger Casino running acounts in US Dollars, Euros or Pounds Sterling.

 >>GO TO GOLDEN TIGER CASINO

Click to visit this Microgaming CasinoPS: I love the Golden Tiger desktop icon you get after you’ve downloaded the software – I suspect I play at Golden Tiger Casino far more than I would probably have done if their icon wasn’t so outstanding among all the more boring ones on my screen!

Add comment May 14th, 2007

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